TanyaKersey.com has re-launched with a brand new website design and functionality. We’ll be adding lots more content in the coming days including two coaching clubs — one for filmmakers and one for actors. An ASK TANYA column where you can ask those questions you’ve always wanted to ask, and lots, lots more.
I just got off a call with a client who said he was going to buy a Sony camera so he could shoot a short film. “Wait a minute!,” I told him. This person is brand new to the business and hasn’t even written the script, yet he’s going to buy a $4,000 camera? This […]
I will be speaking on two panels at the Los Angeles SHOWBIZ EXPO on Saturday, April 24th at the LA Convention Center. “Get Your Name Out There!: Get Famous and Survive the Media Without Getting Clobbered” from 11am-12 noon and “Urban is Where It’s At!” from 5-6pm. Register to attend the expo for FREE at […]
Every year, tons of first-time filmmakers sacrifice blood, sweat, tears, and hard earned cash to produce their first feature film. However, more often than not, the filmmaker is unaware of the steep hurdles lying ahead of them. From getting past agents who refuse the filmmaker access to named talent to finding the oh-so elusive investors. […]
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: So I recently just arrived to Hollywood looking to get involved in film production. I have a couple questions concerning how I draft my resume. When listing the things I’ve done, should I state whether it was SAG or not (since all my stuff has been non-SAG so far)? Also, I’ve […]
Web series creators/producers Michael Ajakwe & Reggie Gaskins stopped by Inside Urban Hollywood to discuss the opportunities that lie ahead in “the new frontier”. Topics ranged from ways to join the Writer’s Guild by through web series to the challenges of writing for the web as opposed to TV and Film. A new medium has […]
Kellie R. Griffin, Former “House of Payne” Head Writer may not have traveled the traditional route to a successful screenwriting career, but nonetheless, her tale serves as a valuable lesson on how to optimize your chances in Hollywood. During a visit to Los Angeles in 2000, Griffin attended a show taping of “The Parkers.” Eager […]
Question: Last week, I attended the Los Angeles WebFest. At the conclusion of a panel discussion, I wanted to speak to the head of Lionsgate’s New Media Division about my project, but had no idea how to approach him. How do I talk to a powerful player at an industry event without being just one […]
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